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Monthly Archives: February 2015

Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Returns for its 40th Year Bringing Together Rare Books and Bibliophiles

WASHINGTON – It’s time to put down your e-readers and experience a bit of history! Have you ever seen a $30,000 book? Or a book that is hundreds of years […]

Turn-of-the-Century Tiffany Studios Lighting as well as Stunning Bronzes & Artwork to Highlight Fontaine’s February 28th Sale

PITTSFIELD, MA…. Several stunning early 20th century lighting pieces from Tiffany Studios (including a Tulip table lamp and a Moorish-style hall lantern) and a pair of bronze figural works (one […]

Heritage Auction Brings in over $1.1M for Ali/Liston Gloves & Rare Shoeless Joe Jackson Photo

NEW YORK (AP) – The gloves worn by Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston during their infamous 1965 rematch and a rare century-old signed photo of Shoeless Joe Jackson fetched over […]

What's Selling on eBay: February 2015

What's Selling on eBay - February 2015

By Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $2,650 (37 bids): Big Red Kugel, Grape Shape. Very good condition, commensurate to age. No damage at all. Gilded metal natural patina. One bottom […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ward Brothers pintails, $105,000, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ward Brothers pintails, $105,000, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Ward Brothers pintails, $105,000, Guyette & Deeter Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A pair of circa-1932 pintail decoys by the Ward Brothers […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Harry Bertoia sculpture, $48,800, Palm Beach Modern

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Harry Bertoia sculpture, $48,800, Palm Beach Modern

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Harry Bertoia sculpture, $48,800, Palm Beach Modern Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Three monumental sculptures by Harry Bertoia (including the one in […]